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2026-03-06
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Releases & Reviews
The non-electrified GT63 Pro trades the plug-in hybrid system's weight for sharper, more intuitive handling and raw V8 thunder. Despite its hefty curb weight, the Pro delivers pure, smile-inducing engagement that earned it praise as one of AMG's finest driver's cars.
Despite sharing the Civic Hybrid's 200-hp (149 kW) powertrain, the heavier Prelude needed 6.5 seconds to hit 60 mph—three tenths slower than its sedan sibling. Engaging the sport-oriented S+ mode paradoxically added nearly a full second, stretching the sprint to 7.3 seconds.
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Technology, Market Data & Analysis
Facing sluggish sales and rising tariff concerns, Hyundai is pulling the standard Ioniq 6 sedan from the U.S. market while keeping the high-performance N variant. The move signals a strategic pivot toward enthusiast-focused EVs as the brand's broader Ioniq lineup continues to expand.
Hagerty's latest Price Guide update spotlights six Japanese models seeing notable value shifts, tracking auction results, asking prices, and private sales data. The quarterly assessment reveals which JDM favorites are climbing and which are cooling off in the collector market.
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Car Culture
Doug DeMuro takes a deep dive into the original Nissan Pathfinder, showcasing it as a quintessential example of what SUVs were before crossovers took over—a rugged, body-on-frame truck built for genuine off-road capability rather than school runs.
These bespoke 1952 Chrysler Imperials were built as open-top ceremonial vehicles and have since carried U.S. presidents, British royalty, and World Series champions. Still in active government service more than 70 years later, they may be the most elegant official parade cars ever created.
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Miscellaneous
Five drivers were busted by Tokyo Metropolitan Police for drifting a fleet of rear-wheel-drive Toyotas and Nissan S-chassis cars across the wharf at Tokyo Port. The December incident was captured on police cameras, with all five vehicles now impounded alongside their owners.
Scout CEO Scott Keogh revealed that nearly 90% of reservation holders for the upcoming Traveler SUV and Terra truck prefer the gas-powered version over the EV. He also addressed the brand's ongoing legal battle for direct sales and offered clues about the range-extending powertrain.
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Quick Links
While the 4Runner Limited impresses with its real knobs, strong brakes, and available third row, the 2.4-liter turbo four's lag and gritty sound make a strong case for Toyota's hybrid powertrain.
One of just 120 hand-built V-12 supersedans originally priced around $1,000,000, this sub-500-mile (805 km) example heads to the Amelia Concours auction block this weekend.
Ram's returned Hemi V8 may not outperform the Hurricane inline-six on paper, but its nostalgic character and rumbling personality make it an easy truck to love.
The ninth-generation Sentra and the Jetta hit the California coast to determine which affordable sedan delivers the best blend of value, comfort, and driving enjoyment.
Hagerty's Driveway Finds team tackles a 1961 Corvette that's been sitting for over 30 years with a seized engine and no brakes, attempting to bring it back to life.
Ford to recall nearly 605,000 vehicles in US over windshield wiper issue, NHTSA says (1 minute read)
The recall covers certain 2020–2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Corsair models for a wiper motor defect that could reduce visibility in rain.
The scrappy three-wheeled EV startup has been promising its hyper-efficient solar-assisted car since 2006 and now claims its validation assembly line is finally producing vehicles for 50,000 order holders.
Facelifted prototypes of both the Gran Turismo coupe and Gran Cabrio convertible were spotted cold-weather testing in Sweden as Maserati fights to reverse plummeting sales.
From improper jack placement to ignoring torque specs, this rundown of common garage hazards is essential reading for anyone who wrenches on their own car.
Eligible Volvo models dating back to 2020—including the XC60, XC90, and S60—are getting a free over-the-air refresh with a new Gemini AI assistant and improved infotainment.
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